Blocking Changes on Triple Option?

[littlevikings]

We have 5 different blocking calls that tell the TE and lead back who to block, with intent of messing up the defensive assignments. For example we will arc release the TE, have him block on the inside/near LB, or block the DE. In conjunction with that adjustment, the lead back will take the DB, LB, S, or DE.

Do you have the capability to change the blocking calls when running the triple/inside veer to the TE side? Any experiences you can share with doing that? Does it affect the defense substantially?

It sounds like it is a valid concept, but reality is that we haven't run all 5 in any single game and will normally be using the same 1 or 2 calls. I'm questioning our need for teaching these if during the game we're only going to make 1 or 2 calls.

Casey
IHS Vikings

[bkoption]

We use only 4 basic blocking schemes when it comes to the inside triple option.
2 are for when the gurad is covered and 2 are for when the guard is un-covered
They are basically a base blocking sceme and a combo blocking scheme for each situation. When the guard is un-covered and we are using our base scheme the te and tackle will outside realease to the second level. In the other 3 schemes they are either taking an inside release or an "easiest" path release (for the TE) Thess changes will not effect the PSRB at all he has his own seperate scheme, basically seal or arc depending on coverage and count.

we do dabble in some alternate stuff were the TE may load block the DE and we will pitch off of the force player instead, or the TE may arc block to the corner or strong saftey but for 98% of the time we use our 4 basic schemes.

[coachveer]

We give the plsd TE on IV the same 2 count 3 count rule as the slot. We also can give him 4 other blocking Tags. This allows us to run IV out of more then our base 3 back sets.

[bkoption]

coachveer said:

We give the plsd TE on IV the same 2 count 3 count rule as the slot. We also can give him 4 other blocking Tags. This allows us to run IV out of more then our base 3 back sets.

I have been toying around with this in the various I formations.
Do you do this when you have both a TE and a Slot (flexbones)? Or just when you are in the I? What about an OT in your unbalanced looks?

Could you describe your other blocking tags for the TE?

Thanks for the info coach

[coachveer]

Coach,
I hope this makes sense cause sometime I can't type what I think. For us we always give the 3rd blocker out the Slot or TE a blocking tag on all options. So to a Slot only or TE only side the tag goes to him. Now when both the TE and Slot are on the same side then the TE gets the Tag and the Slot goes to his "BASE"rule. ie First unblocked defense.

So for us both Slots and TE need to learn our 2 count 3 count blocking system. This allows us to run IV out of both flexbone and I formations. Now like most veer teams we can give them blocking adjustment tags which allows us to block or pitch off of anyone from the 5 tech out.

1-Base-block the give key
more TE then Slot..TE call for IV even front and OV ODD front)(Only tag Slot on OV) dont like slots trying to block large DE.
2-Load-Seal 1st lb plsd
3-Arc-SS/number 3 plsd
4-Switch-Sends them to corner.

Midline-
"Jane" sends Slot to Mike and TE to "Sam"
"Fold" sends TE to Mike and Slot to "Sam"

Hope this make sense.

[bkoption]

It makes perfect sense coach thanks

So having say a TE only (ei I) or no te and a slot is basically the same or at least the blocking scheme should be the same.

Great Stuff I appreciate it.

[bobbyd]

Are tends normal rule is block near lb to safety on iv.If we tag it with tiger he blocks #2 and hb seals,qb either gives or keeps. If we have trips away from him he will arc block. The only other scheme we have done in the past is have hb seal and te arc. The problem with that is we would rather have our te on the lb rather than hb.